History

Not since the inimitable Spitfire has any single aircraft captured the hearts and imaginations of fighter pilots like the English Electric Lightning. Undoubtedly Britain’s most charismatic and best-loved jet fighter, this supersonic cold war jet interceptor is powered by the Rolls Royce Avon 302 afterburning turbojet engine and is capable of supersonic performance in most flight conditions.

The crème-de-la-crème of fighter jets, the Lightning is known for its vertical climb performance and it still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records. It’s capable of Mach 2.2 (1500 m.p.h.) and an initial climb rate of 50,000 feet per minute.

Thunder City operates the last two serviceable twin engined two-seater (side-by-side) supersonic cold war jetinterceptor Lightnings in the world, together with a single seater F6 that is primarily used for aerobatic displays at air shows.

This jet legend aircraft will change you forever – just as your perception of the earth will change when you see its curvature. Especially after climbing to 50,000 feet - in one minute!